Royal Opera House Songs for Ukraine Chorus Meets With Ukraine’s First Lady
By David SalazarEarlier this week, the Royal Opera House Songs for Ukraine Chorus met with First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenkska during a visit to No. 10 Downing Street.
During a reception, the ensemble performed the Ukrainian national anthem and “Prayer for Ukraine” for Zelenska and Akshata Murty.
“We were absolutely delighted that Mrs. Zelenska and Mrs. Murty met with our wonderful Songs for Ukraine Chorus. Beginning as part of our Creative Exchange programme in 2022, the Chorus is a continuing example of the power of music to bring people together, and we were thrilled that Mrs. Zelenska and Ms. Murty were able to experience that firsthand,” said Alex Beard, Chief Executive of the Royal Opera House, per an official press statement.
The Chorus was established in 2023 in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It is made up of 130 Ukrainians, most of whom were displaced by the war.
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